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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Young, Infectious Disease Specialist in Valparaiso, IN?
Dr. Erika Young, DO is an Infectious Disease Specialist, who primarily practices in Valparaiso, IN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Young completed her residency at Luth Gen Hosp. Dr. Young is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Young’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Young’s office at (219) 548-8900.
Where did Dr. Young go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Luth Gen Hosp
What languages does Dr. Young speak?
Dr. Young and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Young treat?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, Dr. Young diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Young. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- HIV
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus
- AIDS virus
ICD-10 Codes:
- B20: Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease
Also known as:
- Non-Hereditary Low Immunoglobulin Levels
- Selective IgG Subclass Deficiency
- Immune System and Disorder
- Acquired Antibody Deficiency
- Non-Genetic Immune Deficiency
- Immunoglobulin G Subclass Deficiency
- IgG Subclass Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- D801: Nonfamilial hypogammaglobulinemia
- D803: Selective deficiency of immunoglobulin G [IgG] subclasses
Also known as:
- Cellulitis
- Cellulitis of Left Lower Limb
- Bacterial Skin Infection
- Leg Skin Infection
- Spreading Skin Infection
- Left Leg Skin Infection
- Bacterial Left Leg Infection
- Spreading Left Leg Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- L03115: Cellulitis of right lower limb
- L03116: Cellulitis of left lower limb
Also known as:
- Other Acute Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Other Acute Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Bone Infection
- Acute Right Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Right Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Right Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
- Acute Left Ankle and Foot Osteomyelitis
- Sudden Left Ankle and Foot Bone Infection
- Left Ankle and Foot Bone Inflammation
ICD-10 Codes:
- M86171: Other acute osteomyelitis, right ankle and foot
- M86172: Other acute osteomyelitis, left ankle and foot
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- Lung Mycobacterial Infection
- Mycobacterial Infection
- Pulmonary NTM Infection
- Lung Nontuberculous Mycobacteria
ICD-10 Codes:
- A310: Pulmonary mycobacterial infection
Also known as:
- Asymptomatic HIV Infection
- HIV
- HIV positive without symptoms
- Latent HIV infection
- HIV carrier
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z21: Asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection status
Also known as:
- Histoplasmosis
- Cave disease', 'Ohio Valley disease', 'Spelunker's lung
ICD-10 Codes:
- B399: Histoplasmosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Blood Infection
- Sepsis
- Bacteremia
- Bacteria in blood
- Bloodstream infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7881: Bacteremia
Also known as:
- Other Surgical Site Infection
- After Surgery
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-specific surgical infection
- Other post-operative infection
- Unspecified surgical wound infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8149XA: Infection following a procedure, other surgical site, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Infected Joint Replacement
- Joint Disorder
- Prosthetic Joint Infection
- Joint Implant Infection
- Inflamed Joint Replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8459XA: Infection and inflammatory reaction due to other internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Painful Urination
- Urine and Urination
- Dysuria
- Burning when peeing
- Stinging during urination
ICD-10 Codes:
- R300: Dysuria
Also known as:
- MSSA Blood Poisoning
- Sepsis
- Staphylococcal Infection
- MSSA Sepsis
- Methicillin-Sensitive Staph Sepsis
ICD-10 Codes:
- A4101: Sepsis due to Methicillin susceptible Staphylococcus aureus
Also known as:
- Peritoneal Abscess
- Abscess
- Peritoneal Disorder
- Abdominal abscess
- Intra-abdominal abscess
- Pus pocket in abdomen
ICD-10 Codes:
- K651: Peritoneal abscess
Also known as:
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Blood Disorder
- Leukocytosis
- Elevated leukocyte count
- High WBC count
ICD-10 Codes:
- D72829: Elevated white blood cell count, unspecified
Which procedures does Dr. Young perform as a Infectious Disease Specialist?
As a Infectious Disease Specialist, procedures performed by an Dr. Erika Young may include:
- Epidemiology Consultation
- Epidemiology Follow Up
- HIV / AIDS Consultation
- HIV / AIDS Follow Up
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
- Infection Follow Up
- Lumbar Puncture
- Pertussis Vaccine
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Young's office.
Does Dr. Young accept my insurance?
Dr. Young accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (219) 548-8900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Young accept in Valparaiso, IN?
Dr. Young in Valparaiso, IN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
AMN Healthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)
Humana
Medicare
State of Indiana
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Young's office located?
Dr. Erika Young's Practice 2
9143 Indianapolis Blvd Ste 100
Highland, IN 46322
(219) 972-1641
What is Dr. Young's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Young's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1750363206.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Young?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Young
What is Dr. Erika Young's specialty?
Dr. Young is a Infectious Disease Specialist near Valparaiso, IN.
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Contact Dr. Young to book an appointment today.Is this Dr. Erika Young affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Young is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, St. Mary Medical Center - Hobart, IN, Corewell Health Lakeland Hospitals St. Joseph Hospital, Mills-Peninsula Medical Center, Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Erika Young accepting new patients in Valparaiso, IN?
Yes, Dr. Erika Young is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erika Young offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Young's office at (219) 548-8900 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erika Young?
Please contact Dr. Young's office at (219) 548-8900 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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